Night Shift Laser Supervisor: Lead Production Team

Probe UK Limited; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Probe UK Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Laser Supervisor to lead the night shift, maximise production and ensure quality and timely delivery. You will own a 4-on, 4-off pattern (6pm–6am) and develop your team to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has prior leadership in manufacturing and hands-on experience with Trumpf or Bystronic laser machinery, plus a practical, safety-first approach and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or management experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Existing knowledge of Trumpf or Bystronic laser machinery - essential.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team and maintain high standards.
• Practical, hands-on approach to managing production and resolving problems.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: Manage, motivate and support the night shift team to deliver production targets.
• Own production performance: Keep workloads on track, manage priorities and ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Drive machine efficiency: Oversee laser operations, minimise downtime and resolve production issues quickly.
• Maintain quality and safety: Ensure machinery is operated safely and that quality, housekeeping and H&S standards remain high.
• Keep operations running smoothly: Coordinate with the wider production and management teams to ensure effective shift handovers.
• Improve and develop: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, working practices and team performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing leadership

Trumpf or Bystronic laser knowledge

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Probe UK Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Laser Supervisor to lead the night shift, maximise production and ensure quality and timely delivery. You will own a 4-on, 4-off pattern (6pm–6am) and develop your team to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has prior leadership in manufacturing and hands-on experience with Trumpf or Bystronic laser machinery, plus a practical, safety-first approach and strong organisational skills.